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Yolk vs. Duck egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Yolk and Duck egg

  • Yolk has more Choline, Selenium, Vitamin D, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A, and Folate, however, Duck egg is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Duck egg covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 144% more than Yolk.
  • Yolk has 3 times more Vitamin D than Duck egg. While Yolk has 218IU of Vitamin D, Duck egg has only 69IU.
  • Duck egg has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Egg, duck, whole, fresh, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Yolk
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 19% 20% 144% 21% 38% 94% 19% 5% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +101.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +77.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +53.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +240%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.7%
Contains more IronIron +41%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Yolk
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 87% 52% 162% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 40% 27% 51% 39% 93% 3.8% 112% 58% 675% 1% 60% 144%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +82.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +211.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +176.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
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16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
13% 14% 71%
Protein: 12.81 g
Fats: 13.77 g
Carbs: 1.45 g
Water: 70.83 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.8%
Contains more FatsFats +92.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147.6%
Contains more OtherOther +49.1%
Contains more WaterWater +35.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
32% 57% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.681 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.223 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +79.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +243.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yolk Duck egg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Duck egg Opinion
Calories 322kcal 185kcal Yolk
Protein 15.86g 12.81g Yolk
Fats 26.54g 13.77g Yolk
Net carbs 3.59g 1.45g Yolk
Carbs 3.59g 1.45g Yolk
Cholesterol 1085mg 884mg Duck egg
Vitamin D 218IU 69IU Yolk
Magnesium 5mg 17mg Duck egg
Calcium 129mg 64mg Yolk
Potassium 109mg 222mg Duck egg
Iron 2.73mg 3.85mg Duck egg
Sugar 0.56g 0.93g Yolk
Copper 0.077mg 0.062mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 1.41mg Yolk
Phosphorus 390mg 220mg Yolk
Sodium 48mg 146mg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 674IU Yolk
Vitamin A 381µg 194µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 1.34mg Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 1.7µg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg 0.038mg Yolk
Selenium 56µg 36.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.156mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.404mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.2mg Duck egg
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 1.862mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.25mg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 5.4µg Duck egg
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.4µg Yolk
Folate 146µg 80µg Yolk
Choline 820.2mg 263.4mg Yolk
Saturated Fat 9.551g 3.681g Duck egg
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 6.525g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 1.223g Yolk
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.26mg Duck egg
Threonine 0.687mg 0.736mg Duck egg
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.598mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg 1.097mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg 0.951mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg 0.576mg Duck egg
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.84mg Duck egg
Valine 0.949mg 0.885mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg 0.32mg Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Duck egg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
118%
Yolk
100%
Duck egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
57%
Duck egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Duck egg
Duck egg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 201mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Duck egg
Duck egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck egg
Duck egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Duck egg
Duck egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/nutrients
  2. Duck egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172189/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.